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When going on snorkelling trips from Sharm, you're usually taken by bus to Travco Marina from where the boats depart. As I've written in other tips, snorkelling gear is often not provided on these trips, and many of the tour operators will herd their passengers into Diving World in Travco Marina to rent snorkelling equipment.
One of my friends rented gear here - and got scammed. The shop was very busy, as several busloads of tourists had just arrived - my friend got his mask & snorkel, and was told it cost 45LE. He handed over a 100LE note - which the guy behind the counter took and seemingly hid among other notes inside a book - no sign of giving my friend any change, the Diving World guy simply continued handing over snorkelling gear to other customers, chatting etc - when my friend asked for his change, the Diving World guy said something to the rest of the staff, who all dug out some 1LE-notes from their wallets and gave to my friend. When he asked for the rest of his money, the staff claimed he'd only given them a 50LE note - and refused to give him the remaining 50LE.
This *could* perhaps have been a mistake or misunderstanding, but some facts tell me it wasn't:
1) We *know* it was a 100LE note. (It was the only money he brought with him that day)
2) The Diving World-guy seemingly put the money inside a book, which he later showed us, claiming "look, there's no 100LE note here". (And there was no 50LE either;o) I guess this was done to distract us / "prove" that he didn't give them 100LE.
3) They all chipped in 1LE and 50piaster notes, instead of simply giving him one of the 5LE notes they had available - a bunch of notes including a 50piaster one might easily be mistaken for 50-something LE by one of us "stupid tourists";o)
The quality of the snorkelling equipment was also *very* bad, and my suggestion is: rent somewhere else! (Or at least pay *very* close attention when you pay) (That of course applies to other shops as well;o) Be aware that the 50piaster note might easily be confused with a 50LE one. Leave a Comment
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There are a few of these little beauties in the Red Sea. We saw about 4 , one of which was on the steps of our jetty and we couldnt get out the water! good job the kids can tread water!
Lion Fish sting you with their dorsel fins which have spines in them. They can be deadly, so be careful.
Also very nasty fish to watch out for are stonefish nd coneshells. Get a good book and research before you go! Leave a Comment
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Taxi's in Sharm El Sheikh will try to ask you for alot of money even though a certain ticket from the government is on the taxi .
So take care only pay like that ticket says i took a photo for the ticket for all of you to see and know it .
If he asked for more just tell him that the police asked you to pay only like on the ticket.
If you need to know some certain words to say in that situation in Arabic just drop me a message on VT Leave a Comment
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The weather in Egypt is hot and dry all year round. Although i would avoid travelling to Egypt in the months of July and August as it hits temperatures of over 40 degrees celcius. I have been there in August and trust me it was far too hot and humid.
But i would highly recommend Egypt all year round apart from these two months as it is a guaranteed sunshine destination what ever time of year you go and is very popular during the UK winter months.
I would also recommend a high factor sun tan lotion, when Gaz and i went in March it was lovely and warm and not too hot but we still managed to get a little bit sun burned due to the nice breeze from the Red Sea.... so be extra careful and make sure you keep reapplying plenty of lotion and get a sunblock if your taking children.
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